How many of you didn't do well on that test we took today? I'm talking about below proficient, so less than an 80. I will be honest and say I scored less than an 80. I hate tests for many reasons, but the one you won't find on this post is if I do bad on them. Hating tests because of the fact you don't do well isn't a reason (or a very good one at that). Tests are one of the worst ways of demonstrating a student's knowledge. Well actually, let me rephrase. I hate standardized tests.What is a Standardized test? A test that is scored in a "standard"/consistent manner. Standardized tests are flawed in many ways, but there is a way we can fix it.
1. What's bad about standardized tests?: Tests can't preform their designed purpose without flaws. …show more content…
Project Appleseed even gives a solution to the second problem by stating, "This potential disadvantage can be avoided if teachers set up an evaluation rubric (rating scale with several categories) that clearly defines the characteristics of poor, average, and excellent performances so teachers can score them in a consistent manner." This solution seems very easy to apply and would work fine. The potential gain from PBA is something I believe schools should strive for, and schools should work to find solutions to the other problems surrounding PBA.
Myself and many of my classmates do well in school, but in order for us to keep doing well in school, I believe the tests need to change. Standardized tests cannot fulfill their purpose of demonstrating student's knowledge to help students in the areas they need it most. The way Performance Based Assessments are explained, they sound much better than standardized assessments in areas of knowledge and improvement.
If you read and/or enjoyed any part of this long, boring rant about tests, thank you. Go ahead and comment anything you hate about tests as well. Thank you for reading and happy testing.
1. What's bad about standardized tests?: Tests can't preform their designed purpose without flaws. …show more content…
Project Appleseed even gives a solution to the second problem by stating, "This potential disadvantage can be avoided if teachers set up an evaluation rubric (rating scale with several categories) that clearly defines the characteristics of poor, average, and excellent performances so teachers can score them in a consistent manner." This solution seems very easy to apply and would work fine. The potential gain from PBA is something I believe schools should strive for, and schools should work to find solutions to the other problems surrounding PBA.
Myself and many of my classmates do well in school, but in order for us to keep doing well in school, I believe the tests need to change. Standardized tests cannot fulfill their purpose of demonstrating student's knowledge to help students in the areas they need it most. The way Performance Based Assessments are explained, they sound much better than standardized assessments in areas of knowledge and improvement.
If you read and/or enjoyed any part of this long, boring rant about tests, thank you. Go ahead and comment anything you hate about tests as well. Thank you for reading and happy testing.